Shake Your Groove Thing
Peaches & Herb
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Shake it, shake it Shake your groove thing, shake your groove thing, yeah, yeah Show 'em how we do it now Shake your groove thing, shake your groove thing, yeah, yeah Show 'em how we do it now, show 'em how we do it now Let's show the world we can dance Bad enough to strut our stuff The music gives us a chance We do more out on the floor Groovin' loose or heart to heart We put in motion every single part Funky sounds wall to wall We're bumpin' booties, havin' us a ball, y'all Shake your groove thing, shake your groove thing, yeah, yeah Show 'em how we do it now Shake your groove thing, shake your groove thing, yeah, yeah Show 'em how we do it now We got the rhythm tonight All the rest know we're the best Our shadows crash in the light Twistin', turnin', we keep burnin' Shake it high or shake it low We take our bodies where they want to go Feel that beat, never stop Oh, hold me tight, spin me like a top Shake your groove thing, shake your groove thing, yeah, yeah Show 'em how we do it now Shake your groove thing, shake your groove thing, yeah, yeah Show 'em how we do it now There's nothing more that I'd like to do Than take the floor and dance with you Keep dancin', let's keep dancin' Shake it, shake it Shake it, shake it Groovin' loose or heart to heart We put in motion every single part Funky sounds wall to wall We're bumpin' booties, havin' us a ball, y'all Shake your groove thing, shake your groove thing, yeah, yeah Show 'em how we do it now Shake your groove thing, shake your groove thing, yeah, yeah Show 'em how we do it now, yeah Shake it Show 'em how we do it now, yeah Shake it, shake it
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Written by: DINO FEKARIS, FREDERICK J. PERREN
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Release Information"Shake Your Groove Thing" was released as a single by Peaches & Herb in 1978. It was one of the signature songs that defined disco music in the late 70s.
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Chart PerformanceThe song was a worldwide hit, peaking at number five on the Billboard Hot 100 in the USA and reaching the top of the Billboard R&B chart as well.
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Album Connection"Shake Your Groove Thing” is from Peaches & Herb's album named "2 Hot!" This album was released in 1978 and was certified as platinum by RIAA.
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Songwriting CreditsThe song was written by Freddie Perren and Dino Fekaris. These two songwriters wrote and produced songs for several successful Motown artists during the 70s, including Gloria Gaynor’s “I Will Survive.”
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Iconic Dance Track"Shake Your Groove Thing" is widely recognized as one of the greatest dance anthems. It's often featured in films, TV shows, and advertisements when a dance scene is needed.
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Cover VersionsNumerous artists have covered or sampled "Shake Your Groove Thing" in their music, showing its enduring popularity and influence across different music genres.
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Music VideoIn the music video for the song, Peaches & Herb are seen performing on a stage with several disco dancers. This typical disco-era music video captures the energy and vibrant atmosphere of the late 70s.
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Commercial Usage"Shake Your Groove Thing" has been used in various media forms including movie soundtracks, like "An Extremely Goofy Movie," "Monster," and "The Country Bears.”
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Pop CultureThe song has been featured in several video games, including the Dance Dance Revolution series and Just Dance 2018.
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Grammy AwardsDespite its popular and commercial success, interestingly the song was not nominated for any Grammy awards.
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